For many
residents in northwestern Pennsylvania, Autumn is a wonderful time of year.
They enjoy the cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall foliage throughout
Erie County. At The Travis Law Firm, we also enjoy Autumn, but we also know
that personal injury cases can increase during this season for several reasons.
Below are several Autumn safety tips that can help prevent personal injury
accidents as you enjoy the beauty fall brings to northwestern Pennsylvania.

Preventing
Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many people
travel during the fall season through our area. If you plan a sightseeing trip
or you are just running your normal errands, you might notice an increase in
traffic. To avoid motor vehicle accidents, make sure that you pay close
attention to traffic. If you want to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage, pull
over to a safe location.

Always limit
distractions while driving, including cell phone use and GPS use. Let your
passenger handle these distractions while you focus on the road and traffic.
Remember, the weather can be unpredictable during Autumn, so always make sure
your car emergency kit is stocked and in your vehicle before leaving home.

Property
Liability Issues

Snow and ice
can cause dangerous and hazardous conditions. As a property owner, it is your
responsibility to ensure that your guests do not face any unreasonable risks.
Make sure that you clear walkways and place salt or sand on walkways to prevent
slips and falls. As Halloween approaches, make sure that you have lighted
walkways, and you secure your pets if you plan to invite trick-or-treaters to
your door. This is also a good time to take care of any home repairs to ensure
that your house is ready for holiday parties.

Cooking
Hazards

As the
holidays approach, many people may be cooking more than usual as they prepare
for holiday gatherings, family visits, and parties. Make sure that you prepare,
serve, and store food safely. Always have a fire extinguisher in
the kitchen and never leave stoves or ovens unattended when cooking. If you
want to involve small children in decorating cookies or other holiday cooking
duties, it may be best to set up a station outside of the main cooking area to
avoid hot surfaces, knives, and other kitchen dangers for children.

Impaired
Driving

Autumn ushers in the holiday season. With Halloween,
Thanksgiving, and other fall festivities, there will be plenty of opportunities
for drinking alcohol. Drinking and driving accidents can increase around the
holidays. If you decide to drink, don’t drive. Arrange for a designated driver,
use a rideshare service, or use public transportation. For party hosts, make
sure that you keep a careful eye on guests to avoid any issues. If a guest has
too much to drink, don’t let that person drive home. Make other arrangements to
ensure that your guest arrives home safely.

Contact an Erie Personal Injury Attorney for Help

If you are injured in an accident, we want to help. Our legal
team investigates accidents, gathers evidence to prove fault and damages, and
handles all aspects of your insurance claim. We want to help you recover the
compensation you deserve after being injured by a negligent or reckless party.

Contact The
Travis Law Firm at (800) 401-2066 to
request a free
legal consultation with an Erie personal injury lawyer.

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